sound warning

Frequency: 6.89.7 per million words

to give a warning by making a noise, like a horn or siren

warningVERB + NOUN

Categories:

sound

Examples (10)

  • The sirens sound a warning when fighter planes are sighted.
  • The lighthouse sounds a warning to ships approaching the rocky coast.
  • A loud buzzer sounded a warning as the industrial machinery began to move.
  • The alarm sounded a warning throughout the building, alerting everyone to the fire.
  • Foghorns sounded a warning across the harbor to prevent collisions during the thick mist.
  • The ship's horn sounded a final warning before departing from the dock.
  • The system will automatically sound a warning if the engine temperature rises too high.
  • The air-raid sirens sounded a warning just minutes before the attack began.
  • The referee sounded a warning with his whistle to stop the aggressive play.
  • The strike sounded a warning to all employers in the industry.